Kerala witnessed a vibrant second phase of the local body elections on Tuesday, with polling crossing 50% across all seven districts by 1 PM, driven by heavy voter participation in North Kerala. Long queues formed at several booths as Thrissur recorded 50.02%, Malappuram 53.41%, Palakkad 52.14%, Kozhikode 51.96%, Wayanad 51.16%, Kannur 50.13% and Kasaragod 50.19%. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The newly elected members of Kerala’s local self-governing bodies will take oath of office on Sunday, December 21, officially marking the formation of new councils across the state. The state government has issued a notification confirming the schedule, coming into effect as the term of the current councils expires on December 20. Traditionally, meetings Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Activist Rahul Easwar will remain behind bars after a court on Tuesday declined to consider his bail plea, sending him back to jail as his custody period ended. Easwar, accused of insulting and defaming a survivor on social media after she filed a complaint against MLA Rahul Mankootathil, has now entered his 12th day Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has decided to directly appoint the Vice Chancellors of the state’s Digital University and Technical University. The move comes after repeated attempts to mediate between the Governor and Chief Minister failed to break the deadlock. A special committee led by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia has been directed to recommend one candidate Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram is all set to host a spectacular cinematic celebration as the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) kicks off tomorrow. Scheduled from December 12 to 19, this year’s festival promises an extraordinary feast for cinephiles with 206 films from 82 countries, showcased across 26 diverse categories. Delegate pass distribution begins today at 11 Read More…
The second phase of Kerala’s local body elections began today with an impressive voter turnout across northern districts. Polling, which commenced at 7 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m., saw long queues forming early at many booths. Elections are underway in 12,391 wards across 604 local bodies in Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Read More…
The Bengaluru–Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express continues to witness impressive demand, carrying nearly 55,000 passengers since its launch. The premium high-speed service, known for its faster travel time and enhanced onboard comfort, has quickly become a preferred choice for commuters between Karnataka and Kerala. Railway officials noted that the occupancy figures are calculated based on total Read More…
The standoff between the Kerala Government and the Governor over Vice Chancellor appointments has deepened, as yet another round of talks failed to produce a breakthrough. Ministers P. Rajeev and R. Bindu met Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday morning in an effort to reach a compromise, following a directive from the Supreme Court. But Read More…
Rahul Mamkootathil has received a major legal breather as the Thiruvananthapuram Additional Sessions Court granted him anticipatory bail in the second sexual assault case filed by a 23-year-old woman from Bengaluru. The order came after detailed arguments from both sides, following the bail plea submitted last Saturday. The complaint, sent via email to the KPCC Read More…
A shocking twist has emerged in the disappearance of 19-year-old Chithrapriya from Malayattoor. What began as a missing-person search has now turned into a full-fledged murder investigation. Police have arrested her friend Alan, after interrogation revealed crucial details suggesting he committed the crime while intoxicated. Chithrapriya, an aviation student in Bengaluru, had gone missing on Read More…